Cox’s bazar: Bangladesh Railway today introduced security scanners at the Cox’s Bazar Railway Station to ensure passenger security and prevent drug supply and trafficking. Visiting the station, this correspondent observed passengers undergoing securit…
Khulna: Police on Sunday arrested Ashrafuzzaman Babul, president of Khulna district unit of Krishak League, an affiliated organisation of the banned Awami League (AL), from Daulatpur area in the city. Babul, son of late Imlak Dhali of Deara village un…
Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) will publish the draft voter list on August 10 ahead of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election, official sources said today. The final voter list will be published on August 31 after making necessary corr…
Dhaka: Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan today announced that the interim government is placing a high priority on sustainable and green tourism. The government is undertaking various initiatives aimed at balancing economic growth, environmental p…
Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) is undertaking all necessary preparations ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election and schedule will be disclosed immediately upon decision, EC Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said here t…
Dhaka: A three-day Regional Consultation Meeting on the “Promotion of Regenerative Agriculture in SAARC Member States” commenced virtually today under the auspices of the SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC), with active participation from all member states…
Chattogram: Two people died and 19 others were infected with dengue in Chattogram city and district in the last 24 hours. Civil Surgeon Dr. Jahangir Alam confirmed that 55-year-old Duki Chakma and a youth named Tahasin Azmi died while undergoing treat…
Dhaka: The interim government has approved a revised maximum retail price (MRP) list for 10 types of coronary stents, aiming to make these essential medical devices more affordable and accessible for cardiac patients nationwide. This initiative is exp…
Gaibandha: Water levels of major rivers in the district rose sharply in the last 24 hours till Monday 9am due to heavy rain and hilly water from upstream India, officials said. Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) sources said the Teesta rose by …